Silicone crash

MarkoD · #1 07-31-2012, 08:12 PM

Then they are obviously falsely advertising it in that case. Probably same case as mcdolands "100% beef"

Reef Puffer · #2 07-31-2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkoD

Then they are obviously falsely advertising it in that case. Probably same case as mcdolands "100% beef"

that WAS "100% ALL BEEF" patties... and there was a trade mark symbol after the "all beef" because years ago the company that made those patties for mcdonalds was called "ALL BEEF (tradmark)" therefore they were 100% All Beef patties... not false advertising. as for GE in this case, i really dont know. their just out to get us...

intarsiabox · #3 08-02-2012, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Reef Puffer

that WAS "100% ALL BEEF" patties... and there was a trade mark symbol after the "all beef" because years ago the company that made those patties for mcdonalds was called "ALL BEEF (tradmark)" therefore they were 100% All Beef patties... not false advertising. as for GE in this case, i really dont know. their just out to get us...

Urban legend.

Aquattro · #4 07-31-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkoD

Then they are obviously falsely advertising it in that case. Probably same case as mcdolands "100% beef"

It's just wording. All the beef in their patties came from cows. 100% of it. All the silicone in the tube is pure silicone. 100% of it. The other stuff however is neither beef nor silicone.
Personally, over the years I've used both I and II, but the last year or so has seen a lot of people having trouble after using it. Good enough reason to rethink it and use a product that is known good.

MarkoD · #5 07-31-2012, 08:29 PM

I just used ge 1 a month ago with no problem. Blue and gray bottle. Says its for windows and doors

MarkoD · #6 07-31-2012, 08:33 PM

K I'm at Rona right now.

Ge silicone II :

Premium waterproof has mildew protection
Window & door does not say it has mildew protection
K/B supreme says 10year mold free protection

So looks like the blue/brown tube is still good

Mandosh · #7 07-31-2012, 08:34 PM

The 100% Silicone part also has to do with whether or not there is any acrylic in the caulk. Acrylic will shrink; Silicone doesn't. It can be an important factor depending on the application.

The Grizz · #8 07-31-2012, 11:24 PM

I did a tone of research on this a while ago, even email GE & was informed that ALL the silicone has traces of the mildew inhibitor in it now EXCEPT there GE SCS1200. There still may be some tubes out there in stores that don't have it but why chance it just use the SCS1200.

Bblinks · #9 07-31-2012, 11:53 PM

I am not being a smart a$$ but just can't understand why not just use aquarium silicone? Is it that much of a difference in price that you would risk time and effort just to save a few bucks?

Aquattro · #10 08-01-2012, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bblinks

I am not being a smart a$$ but just can't understand why not just use aquarium silicone? Is it that much of a difference in price that you would risk time and effort just to save a few bucks?

Ya, for me the price is ridiculous, and the tiny tubes are useless if you're building anything substantial. I'm lucky because my LFS carries tubes of GE 1200, and I can go to SeaStar and buy it there. I also have a couple of HW stores around that sell generic brands that are marked as aquarium safe.